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Chamber Music Amid the Wineries

Napa Valley wineries host Music in the Vineyards event in August, featuring performances by renowned quartets, a piano trio, and apprentice quartet from Boston.

03/06/2020
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Sharon Isbin’s Villa-Lobos in Santa Rosa

Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who initially wanted to study science, will perform the Villa-Lobos Guitar Concerto with the Santa Rosa Symphony.

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‘Tiers of Heaven’ at Santa Rosa Symphony

Francesco Lecce-Chong conducts challenging works by Mozart and Mahler with the Santa Rosa Symphony, reflecting on the complexities of these renowned compositions.

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A Musical Murder Mystery…

Santa Rosa Symphony presents a family concert featuring 'The Composer is Dead', led by Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong, who emphasizes the importance of children's exposure to music.

03/02/2020
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The Return of Festival Musica Marin

Festival Musica Marin returns to Belvedere, featuring classical performances, fine dining, and masterclasses. Highlights include Italian arias, fusion cuisine, and jazz sessions.

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A Banjo Concerto at Santa Rosa Symphony

Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck joins the Santa Rosa Symphony to perform his son-inspired Juno Concerto. The concerts are scheduled for the weekend, with updates available on their website.

11/07/2019
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Santa Rosa Symphony’s Season Opener…

Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong curates a unique program for the Santa Rosa Symphony, featuring works inspired by space, a Beethoven concerto, and contemporary pieces.

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